Iran

Iran

3rd in FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Tuchel mulls team selection ahead of England vs. Panama - June 27 World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Tuchel mulls team selection ahead of England vs. Panama - June 27

It's day 17 at the World Cup, and as England prepare for tonight's game against Panama, follow all the latest news right here, with ESPN.

Trézéguet: Egypt will fight to go far in the World Cup Trézéguet: Egypt will fight to go far in the World Cup

Trézéguet: Egypt will fight to go far in the World Cup

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Iran coach after late VAR call: 'Used to think we were an oppressed team, but we are also an unlucky team' Iran coach after late VAR call: 'Used to think we were an oppressed team, but we are also an unlucky team'

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei lamented both the conditions his team have had to face in this tournament, but also the bad luck they encountered.

Iran face wait over World Cup future, as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt Iran face wait over World Cup future, as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt

Add their own fate at the World Cup to the long list of things Iran can't control. But Team Melli came close vs. Egypt with two moments of late, unscripted drama.

World Cup VAR review: Why was Iran's late goal ruled out for offside? World Cup VAR review: Why was Iran's late goal ruled out for offside?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds 2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

Group G at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know Group G at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group G at the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Egypt advance as Iran left to wait after VAR denies late winner Egypt advance as Iran left to wait after VAR denies late winner

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait to find out its fate after a 1-1 draw.

FIFA won't prohibit rainbow flags at Egypt-Iran match FIFA won't prohibit rainbow flags at Egypt-Iran match

FIFA on Thursday reiterated fans will not be prohibited from brining rainbow flags inside of Seattle's Lumen Field for Friday's decisive Group G World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, despite objections from each countries' respective federations.

World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026? World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Belgium 3 +4 5
2 Egypt 3 +2 5
3 Iran 3 0 3
4 New Zealand 3 -6 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
23 Ramin Rezaeian 2 3 1
8 Mohammad Moheb.. 1 3 0
1 Alireza Beiran.. 0 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
23 Ramin Rezaeian 1 3 2
1 Alireza Beiran.. 0 3 0
4 Shoja Khalilza.. 0 3 0